Fugawi Marine ENC is the world's first application to support
Navionics plug-and-play chips without requiring use of a
proprietary Navionics Multi Card Reader. With the new upgrade,
Fugawi users can simply download their Navionics charts onto their
computer's hard drive, resulting in extremely fast chart redraw and
increased overall performance. Once the Navionics data is
downloaded, the chart card is no longer needed and freed up for use
in a chartplotter or other navigational device.
The upgrade eliminates the inconvenience associated with
carrying Navionics cartography chips, a card reader and cable when
boating, as well as loss of data due to potential card reader
failure and wear and tear from the harsh marine environment. The
update simplifies the technology for current users. For potential
customers, it removes the added cost of a card reader device and in
some cases the purchase of an extra chart card. The new Fugawi
Marine ENC software enhances convenience and flexibility during
real-time navigation or when planning excursions.
Fugawi Marine ENC software is ideal for boaters who require
ultimate versatility for navigation planning or during on-the-water
outings to maximize safety, fuel savings and enjoyment. The
software allows seamless upload and download of routes and
waypoints to compatible chartplotters and includes chart support
for Navionics Gold, Platinum and Platinum+, S-57, BSB, NV Digital
and Hilton's Realtime Navigator chart formats, to name a few. In
addition, Fugawi Marine ENC supports Google Earth and provides
enhanced Automatic Identification System (AIS) integration. ENC
also supports instant chart updating for users that subscribe to
the Fugawi X-Traverse web-based chart data service.
Fugawi Marine ENC software is available for purchase from
leading marine and boating stores throughout North America, Europe
and Australasia, or directly from the Fugawi website. The new
software is a free upgrade for users of Marine ENC version 4.5 or
later. The new Navionics chart support without a card reader is
only compatible with chips shipped from Navionics after April
2010.
(Source: Fugawi)
